Pioneering Klondike Dream Ends With Ladder Trap
Susquehanna report recounts James Trescott of Vestal trying to join a Klondike party. His wife lowers a signed pledge to stay home as he languishes in a cistern, then signs and is hoisted out. Other items note local deaths, a snake charmer, and a wildcat incident involving a Scranton peddler.
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Scranton Tribune
Susquehanna
James Trescott
Vestal
Binghamton
Klondike
Trescott
Alaska
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestion After Meals
An advertorial discussing distrust of patent medicines and promoting Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a nonsecret, noncathartic remedy. It explains the tablets contain natural digestive ferments and pepsin, digest food promptly, and avoid common stomach-related harms. Sold widely for 60 cents per package with a mail offer for a stomach diseases book.
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Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Scranton Elmira Corning delegates attend judge bout
Delegates from Scranton Elmira Corning and other places attend a Monday evening Fight at Scranton. The President nominated George W Shaeff for postmaster at Susquehanna. Incumbent Martin J Ryan praised for improving service and courtesy. Monroe Curtis Lodge 14 plans its eleventh annual ball for April 2 at Starrucca Home with the Baker Orchestra. Reverend William M Hiller is seriously ill with pneumonia.
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Scranton
Elmira
Corning
Susquehanna
Bartley
George W. Shaeff
Shaeff
Martin J. Ryan
Monroe Curtis Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
Starrucca
Baker Orchestra
Binghamton
William M. Hiller
Methodist Church
Alaska Expedition to Map Secrets of Gold Regions
Washington, March 15. The Geological Survey plans a $20,000 Alaska exploration under Director Walcott with ten officers and eighteen campmen. Teams under Eldridge Barnard Spurr will survey the Klondike area, White and Tanana rivers, Copper and Kuskokwim regions, and assess navigation, timber, and mineral prospects for possible rail routes.
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Washington
Walcott
Geological Survey
Alaska
Congress
Survey
George H. Eldridge
Arthur Keith
J. F. Spurr
Alfred Brooks
Eb, C. Barnard
W. J. Peters
Robert Muldrow
Yukon
Forty Mile
R Barnard
Keith
Barnard
Eldridge
Skaguay
Spurr
White River
White
Tanana
Tananna
Kroyukuk
Barnard and
Spurr Paredes
Cook Inlet
Bushitna
Sushitna
Peters
Sushima
Tagin
War Department
Copper River
Fldridge
Kuskokwim
Kuskokwi
Drum noise during Sunday service provokes alderman reprimand
Landford Truby complained that a bass drum at a Sunday gathering near the Hotel Penn caused distress to guests in frail health. Alderman Kirchhman censured the parties and urged restraint, saying drum banging during church services and a suspended business day is unnecessary.
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Terday
Penn
Landford Truby
Alderman Kirchhman
Chicago Man Eats Thirty Two Meals in One Day Rages at Wife
August Kempner of Chicago consumed thirty two meals in a single day and accused his wife and family of starving him. He is alleged to have attacked his wife and children, smashed windows, and hurled a lamp before Justice Dooley ordered a week in the city jail.
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Democratic County Committee
Montrose
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Great Bend
Susquehanna County
Erie
Montrage
Copper River
James McKinney
Susquehanna
Forest City
Edward Gray
McMahon
Governor Black
New York
Lansboro
Nicholson
Chicago
Kempner
Justice Dooley
Hoodoo Ship New York Drifts Toward Destruction Off San Francisco
The ship New York from Hong Kong to San Francisco ran aground near Half Moon Bay. Captain Peabody doubts it can be floated, with early storm risk and extensive cargo value at stake. The vessel, once named T. F. Oakes, earned a hoodoon reputation. most of the crew suffered scurvy after a 200 day voyage.
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San Francisco
New York
Hong Kong
Half Moon
Peabody
T. F. Oakes
New York Harbor
Farewell speech bars cigarette smokers in Stroudsburg church
Rev L B Hoffman of the Methodist Episcopal Church told his congregation he would not admit a cigarette smoker to the Church of Jesus Christ. He urged a curfew law and asked parents to act. He warned Samien youths against cards dancing or theatergoing and said they should be asked to leave the church if they persisted.
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Stroudsburg
L. B. Hoffman
Methodist Episcemnal Church
Church of Jesus Christ
Colpers
Samien
Perling
Cant Stand Salvation Drum Disturbs Reading Crowd
Reading Pa March 15 three Salvation Army members were arrested after a noise disturbance sparked hysteria in a local crowd. Police report the incident began when the drum corps played loudly near a public area, drawing a large gathering and prompting the arrests.
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Reading
Corps
The
Salvation Army
Bank vault secured by Holmes Electric Protective System
The Third National Bank of Scranton reports its vault protected by the Holmes Electric Protective System. Figures $200,009 and $50,009 appear in the fragment, with unknown context.
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Third National Bank
Scranton
Lui
Vic
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Co
N. Washington Ave
People’s Bank
Wilkes-Barre
Anthracite Savings Bank
Second National Bank
Miners’ Savings Bank
Pittston
Cachine River National Bank
Pittetan Pa
Finest Solderless 18k Wedding Rings
Tiffany unveils Styte line featuring solderless 18k wedding rings designed for ease and elegance. The collection emphasizes durable construction and modern refinement for couples seeking low-maintenance luxury.
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Tiffany
Optician Mr Adams Offers Vision Aids At Reasonable Prices
Our optician Mr Adams can fit all cases of defective vision with affordable prices and reliable service.
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Adams
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Great Bend Township
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